Upcoming Events

Ages 6-12

Return or pick up library materials every Friday in front of the Eastside Fire Department.

Pickup or drop off library materials in front of the Empire Fire Station.

Learn cooking basics in a club geared towards tweens.  Come to one or all sessions; sign up required for each session.  All supplies provided. Each session will focus on a different recipe or technique. 

I wish to blur the firm boundaries which we self-certain people tend to delineate around all we can achieve.

- Hannah Hoch

Book Brunch is a book club devoted to reading, unrestricted by genre, plus, of course, brunch! Each month we will read a book, then meet the second Saturday of the next month for waffles, orange juice, coffee etc., and a chat.

Do you like to make things from spare parts? Would you like to take apart computers, phones, tablets and repair them or make something new with it? Or do you like to make art from recycled parts. 

Are you new to Geocaching?  Would you like to return to Geocaching and learn the current technology? Have you been caching for a little while but want to pick up some additional tips?  

Imagine a circle of brothers where you’re invited share your truth, clarify your vision for the life you want, gain the tools you need for action, find your strength, and hold yourself accountable. 

Meet other parents or caregivers and learn songs, rhymes, and early literacy tips.  Geared towards kids 0-14 months and an adult parent or caregiver. 

Ages 4-6 with a parent or caregiver

Stories, rhymes, and activities with a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) focus for older preschoolers, ages 4-6 with a parent or caregiver. 

“If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude.” - Henry David Thoreau

"All literature is protest," 

-Richard Wright

Throughout history, poetry has always spoken in the most challenging, tragic, and formative circumstances. 

Sing, read, talk, write, and play with the children in your life! Join us for a family storytime this summer at the library for rhymes, songs, and stories for children and a parent or a caregiver!    

Meeting open to the public. 

Zumba is coming back to the library! Teens and Adults are welcome to join us on the first and third Wednesdays in April and May. Have fun and get in shape. Please wear comfortable workout clothes and shoes and bring water. 

Toddlers and preschoolers get ready to craft!  This winter and spring the Library will offer a hands-on arts and craft program for toddlers and preschoolers (and their parent or caregiver) the third Thursday of the month.  Each month wil

Coos Bay Public Library, in partnership with with American Sign Language instructor, Kandy Bergquist, will co-host ASL Practice Place every third Thursday of the month on Zoom!

CELEBRATING DIVERSITY, INCLUSION, AND UNDERSTANDING IN COOS COUNTY VIA LITERATURE!

Return or pick up library materials every Friday in front of the Eastside Fire Department.

Pickup or drop off library materials in front of the Empire Fire Station.

In this workshop teens will be working with Haley Jorjorian from The Cookie Barn to learn basic cookie-decorating       techniques, and have the opportunity to express their artistic side.

You've forded rivers, met travelers and have found a safe place to rest. 

In the midst of the trail your journey continues. 

Join us for a family cooking class, in partnership with Coos Health & Wellness. 

You'll be learning some basic knife skills while cooking a breakfast meal.